The Edge of Us

Three

"I get smitten with your coldness"

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The night stretched out endlessly after that accident. No Alexander tyrannical presence bothers me for these past few days.

I swear even his shadow doesn't try to sneak here to check if I am still kickin' alive. I'm also worried if he's already doing well or not, knowing how he got hurt so badly that night.

Only that usual maid keep on appearing in my door's step. I tried to asked her but she kept her mouth shut like it's a forbidden thing to mention with.

Damn, she doesn't even want to tell me here name!

I grew even border as day's goes by. The same routine was being done. I don't know why I felt so guilty about that accident, I mean, I didn't ask him to risk his life for me. But yeah... maybe, that's the point of why do I have this feeling because, yes, I didn't ask him to save me but he still did.

Now, it's driving me nuts and it's makin' me sick!

Napagpasyahan ko na maligo sa pool bago matulog ngayong gabi. To compliment my skin type, I chose to wear my maroon two-piece swimsuit and put on my white cotton robe before I strode out.

After a minute or two of stroking back and forth in the pool. I decided to let my body float to relax. Taking all the time to release my stress I closed my eyes in the process.

Nang maramdaman ko na lumalalim na ang gabi ay umahon na ako. Sa pag-ahon ay laking gulat ko nang makita si Alexander na nakatayo malapit sa poste habang nakapamulsa at pinagmamasdan ako.

He was wearing his usual attire but this time with his black suit and the dark blue stripe tie on, which make him so alluring from head to toe. His well-proportioned face dazzled at the dancing reflection of light in the water.

Sa maikling oras ay nagkatitigan kami na wari'y nangungusap ang mga mata. His oceanic deep blue ones held the translucent beady hazel eyes of mine. Bakas sa kanya ang pagod, siguro ay dahil sa trabaho. Alexander's life must probably revolved to his company like how my father's does.

They were the same, their wealth became their masters. They don't give a damn to what is the true essence of life. Both are selfish. Both are greedy. Both are heartless.

So, he doesn't deserve someone like me too.

But what is this thing within me that bothers me in his absence and yearns for his attention?

-Where were you? I wanted to ask but refrained myself in doing so. Don't get me wrong but I misses those deep blue eyes of his so bad. I caught his sharp jaw do a quick flick. I wondered why would he always do that around me?
I wished I knew what he was thinking every time he was like that.

I resisted the urge to keep ogling him. This man is unquestionably handsome, no doubt he can have the women swoon over or be turned on the minute he smirk because he never fails me.

I brought myself to pick up the robe I hang on the backrest of the nearby chair. Out of my peripheral vision I can see him still staring at me. I don't understand but, I'm enjoying it as much as I enjoyed the pool awhile ago.

He remains observant and lips sealed. The thought of leaving him here makes my mind go haywire. I took all the time to pace slowly giving him time to muster a word before I went back upstairs.